'Wonderboy,' Masvidal verbally agree to fight

A fan-friendly fight between Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson and Jorge Masvidal is creeping closer to fruition.

The UFC welterweight contenders are working to put together a bout between them, they confirmed in a Q&A in Singapore on Friday. The two previously exchanged words on Twitter after Masvidal accused Neil Magny of ducking him.

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Thompson is coming off of two attempts to wrest the welterweight title from Tyron Woodley's clutches. Their first bout ended in a majority draw and the second in a majority decision win for Woodley. Prior to those outings, Thompson had won seven consecutive bouts.

The always active Masvidal has been itching for another top opponent since coming out on the wrong end of a split decision against Demian Maia this past May. Masvidal recently topped Donald Cerrone by second-round TKO to establish himself as one of the top contenders at 170 pounds.